Gay Head, Western Point, 886-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392032

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Description

The image titled "Gay Head, Western Point" features a seaside landscape with prominent cliffs on the left side. A reflective body of water appears in the foreground, mirroring the cliffs. A person is seated near the base of the cliffs, adding a sense of scale to the natural surroundings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cliffs
seascapes
black-and-white photographs
oceans
women (female humans)
reflections (perceived properties)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2563

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024801
B-Series negative 886-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.024.886-B

Places

Gay Head (Martha's Vineyard, Dukes county, Massachusetts) [cape]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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